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Rochdale to Seaforth & Litherland by train

First train

10:10

Last train

17:19

Departure station

Rochdale

Arrival station

Seaforth & Litherland

Journey time

From 1h 59m

Distance

36 miles (59 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

TransPennine Express, Merseyrail

How to travel from Rochdale to Seaforth & Litherland by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Rochdale to Seaforth & Litherland? Look no further.

You'll usually find 0 trains per day running between Rochdale and Seaforth & Litherland, which usually take 2 hours 15 minutes to complete the 36 miles (59 km) journey. It can take as little as 1 hour 59 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Seaforth & Litherland by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Both TransPennine Express and Merseyrail trains operate on this route, offering modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage as standard.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Rochdale to Seaforth & Litherland if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Seaforth & Litherland? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Rochdale to Seaforth & Litherland? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Rochdale and Seaforth & Litherland by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Rochdale to Seaforth & Litherland is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Rochdale to Seaforth & Litherland?

No, there are no direct train services from Rochdale to Seaforth & Litherland. Travelling from Rochdale to Seaforth & Litherland by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Rochdale to Seaforth & Litherland leave?

The first train from Rochdale to Seaforth & Litherland leaves at 10:10. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Rochdale to Seaforth & Litherland leave?

The last train from Rochdale to Seaforth & Litherland leaves at 17:19. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Rochdale and Seaforth & Litherland by train?

Trains travelling from Rochdale to Seaforth & Litherland cover a distance of around 36 miles (59 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Rochdale to Seaforth & Litherland

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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